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Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
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South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
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Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days

The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible - in some 40 days - after a

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days
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Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
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Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
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Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
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US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
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France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
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Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
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Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

U.S.

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
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US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
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UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm
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US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The U.S. decision to remove Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
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Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions
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UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
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Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
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Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists
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Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
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Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup